Jimmy McHugh
James Francis McHugh, known as Jimmy McHugh, was born on July 10, 1894, in Boston, Massachusetts, and passed away on May 23, 1969, in Beverly Hills, California. He was a prolific American composer, credited with over 500 songs, many of which became timeless classics. McHugh began his career in Boston, working as a rehearsal pianist and song plugger before moving to New York City in 1921. There, he found success writing songs for Broadway and the Cotton Club revues in Harlem.
McHugh's collaborations with lyricists were numerous and fruitful, but his partnership with Dorothy Fields was particularly notable. Together, they created enduring hits such as "I Can’t Give You Anything But Love" and "On the Sunny Side of the Street." Their work extended to Hollywood, where they contributed to several films, including "Every Night at Eight," which featured the songs "I Feel a Song Comin' On" and "I'm in the Mood for Love."
McHugh's music was recorded by a wide array of artists, including Chet Baker, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra, among others. His contributions to music were recognized with his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
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